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Cycling Rules and Regulations

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Cornell has a campus policy that prohibits bicycling, Segway use, and in-line skating on campus sidewalks and pathways unless it is a marked, shared path. As a rule, if it's not a roadway and it isn't marked with yellow paint, it's a dismount zone. No motorized skateboard, e-scooters or similar motorized wheeled devices may be propelled on any sidewalk. These devices may be operated on roadways with a posted speed limit of 30 MPH or less. Only NYSDOT approved vehicles allowed on roadways.

  • White markings are exclusive bike lanes. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. In most cases, bike lanes and bike routes on roadways, driveways, and parking lots will take you to your destination.
  • Yellow markings denote shared walks. Cyclists and skaters may ride on these paths, but must yield to pedestrians. 
  • Red or no markings are dismount zones. Cyclists and skaters must either dismount and walk or circumvent the area using bike lanes (cyclists only), bike routes (cyclists only), and shared walks.